Reportedly signed to a one-year, $900,000 deal, defenseman Joe Corvo looks to slot in (again) as the final piece of the Ottawa Senators' blue line. Once restricted free agents Patrick Wiercioch and Jared Cowen are secured, the Senators will have seven D-men in place to start 2013-14.

The general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes appears less than concerned about losing a few players to free agency. Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports there's no sense of urgency on behalf of the club when it comes to re-signing those pegged to become unrestricted free agents.

The Carolina Hurricanes are expected to be fairly active ahead of the April 3 trade deadline. The prolonged absence of Cam Ward (MCL sprain) makes goaltending one issue that needs addressing -- especially now with Dan Ellis out seven to 10 days with a lacerated leg.